Incentives & Rebates

Incentives & Rebates

Film Office Incentives Website

What are the different "types" of incentives?

Summaries at:  Entertainment Partners | Cast & Crew | The Incentives Office

Additional Details

Point-of-Sale Tax Waivers:  Yes, Waiver

Hotel Tax Refund:  Yes, after 30 nights of continuous stay

Any rebate considerations for out-of-state crew and/or cast?  No

Are 'Pass-Through' purchases and/or rentals allowed?  No

Fees for Local Services?

Police and Fire:  Yes

Filming Permits:  Yes, depends on city or municipality

State Owned or Managed Property:  Yes, depends on area

Notes

None

Infrastructure

Crew Base

Local Crew Directory

Number of full local Union crews:  2

Number of full local Non-Union crews:  2+

Equipment and Services

Local Vendor Guide

Are there In-state Equipment vendor options for...

Grip and Electric?  Yes

Camera and Sound?  Yes

Transportation Equipment?  Yes

Prop and Set Dressing rental?  Yes

Wardrobe Rental?  Yes

Sound Stage facilities?  Yes

Post Production facilities?  Yes

Film / Sound Lab?  No

List of Film Labs in the United States

Find local green vendors in this state

Nearby Alternatives

Closest out-of-state vendors and crew:  Louisiana

Additional In-State Assets

None noted

Notes

None

General

Additional Information from the Film Commission

The film industry in Oklahoma is growing and changing. With the passage of film incentives in 2005 and 2006, a renewed interest from state lawmakers and elected officials in the film and television industries, as well as an expanded film office staff,Oklahoma is an excellent location for your next production. The Oklahoma Film & Music Office is working daily to ensure that when productions film in the state, all of their needs are met and expectations are surpassed.

The financial benefits to filming in Oklahoma are not the only reasons to look toOklahoma for your next production. Oklahoma’s locations, both natural and man-made are as rich and varied as any you are likely to find. Oklahoma boasts more eco-regions per square mile than any state in the union. Oklahoma can double for almost any location your script requires. The nations largest stretch of nostalgic Route 66 traverses our state, presenting a selection of Americana that is second-to-none. Tulsa offers a treasure trove of Art Deco architecture, while Guthrie has maintained one of America’s largest sections of contiguous Victorian architecture, making it a prime location for period films.

Please contact us so that we can provide you with further information about our incentives, our locations, talented crew members, and supportive state and city leaders. We can assist your production from start to finish, and we believe in the power of good customer service. We look forward to hearing from you soon.

Right to Work Status

Is this a "Right-to-Work" state?  Yes

What does "Right-to-Work" mean?

Review Union and Contract information

Wikipedia:  State page

Child Labor Laws

State Labor Information for Minors

School age children in Oklahoma may be employed by production companies under special guidelines. Employment of a child under the age of 16 requires the child to obtain an Employment Certificate. The Employment Certificate may be issued by schools when school is in session or from the Department of Labor when school is not in session and is required for all minors, including home schooled minors from out-of-state working in Oklahoma.

State Tax Reciprocal Agreements with:  No other states

What are Reciprocal Agreements?

Weather

Sunrise/Sunset Information

Specific Climate and Weather Information for this state

Timezone:  Central

Major Airports:  TBD

Location Assistance

Film Office Links:  Gallery  |  Locations Library

Additional Sources:  ReelScout

Filmography

State Filmography